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Condition: BRAND NEW. ISBN: 9780099537755. Format: B-format paperback. Year: 2015. Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE UK. Pages: 816.
Dive into the gripping narrative of World War II with this bestseller that takes you to the heart of America during one of its darkest times. Renowned author James Ellroy masterfully crafts a tale that explores the chaos that ensued after the Pearl Harbor attack on December 6, 1941. As America is engulfed in war fever and rising racial tensions, Japanese-Americans face the ominous threat of internment.
This riveting novel presents a vivid portrayal of life in Los Angeles amid turmoil. Follow the harrowing investigation led by four complex characters: Captain William H. Parker, ambitious and ideologically fervent; Sergeant Dudley Smith, a hardened Irish emigre with a dark past; Kay Lake, a spirited young woman seeking adventure; and Hideo Ashida, a talented police chemist of Japanese descent.
Their intertwined fates illustrate the struggle against hate and ambition during a tumultuous era. Packed with action, intrigue, and rich historical context, this narrative combines drama with Ellroy’s signature sharp prose. Perfect for readers seeking a thought-provoking exploration of identity, politics, and the human condition during World War II. Experience a unique blend of historical fiction, crime, and a deep dive into societal issues.
Shipping Information: Enjoy fast delivery across New Zealand. Order now and immerse yourself in a captivating story that will leave you pondering long after you turn the last page.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780099537755
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2015
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE UK
Pages: 816
Description:
THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER.This is World War Two as you have never seen it. This is America as only Ellroy can write it.
'There has never been a writer like James Ellroy.' Telegraph
Los Angeles, December 6, 1941. Last hopes for peace are shattered when Japanese squadrons bomb Pearl Harbor. War fever and race hate grip the city and the internment of Japanese-Americans begins.
Following the hellish murder of a Japanese family, three men and one woman are summoned. William H. Parker is a captain on the Los Angeles Police. He's superbly gifted, corrosively ambitious and consumed by dubious ideology. He is bitterly at odds with Sergeant Dudley Smith - Irish emigre, ex-IRA killer and fledgling war profiteer. Kay Lake is a 21-year-old dilettante looking for adventure. Hideo Ashida is a brilliant police chemist and the only Japanese on the payroll.
Four driven souls - rivals, lovers, history's pawns - thrown into an investigation which will not only rip them apart but take America to the edge of the abyss at a crucial moment in its history.
Dive into the gripping narrative of World War II with this bestseller that takes you to the heart of America during one of its darkest times. Renowned author James Ellroy masterfully crafts a tale that explores the chaos that ensued after the Pearl Harbor attack on December 6, 1941. As America is engulfed in war fever and rising racial tensions, Japanese-Americans face the ominous threat of internment.
This riveting novel presents a vivid portrayal of life in Los Angeles amid turmoil. Follow the harrowing investigation led by four complex characters: Captain William H. Parker, ambitious and ideologically fervent; Sergeant Dudley Smith, a hardened Irish emigre with a dark past; Kay Lake, a spirited young woman seeking adventure; and Hideo Ashida, a talented police chemist of Japanese descent.
Their intertwined fates illustrate the struggle against hate and ambition during a tumultuous era. Packed with action, intrigue, and rich historical context, this narrative combines drama with Ellroy’s signature sharp prose. Perfect for readers seeking a thought-provoking exploration of identity, politics, and the human condition during World War II. Experience a unique blend of historical fiction, crime, and a deep dive into societal issues.
Shipping Information: Enjoy fast delivery across New Zealand. Order now and immerse yourself in a captivating story that will leave you pondering long after you turn the last page.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780099537755
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2015
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE UK
Pages: 816
Description:
THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER.This is World War Two as you have never seen it. This is America as only Ellroy can write it.
'There has never been a writer like James Ellroy.' Telegraph
Los Angeles, December 6, 1941. Last hopes for peace are shattered when Japanese squadrons bomb Pearl Harbor. War fever and race hate grip the city and the internment of Japanese-Americans begins.
Following the hellish murder of a Japanese family, three men and one woman are summoned. William H. Parker is a captain on the Los Angeles Police. He's superbly gifted, corrosively ambitious and consumed by dubious ideology. He is bitterly at odds with Sergeant Dudley Smith - Irish emigre, ex-IRA killer and fledgling war profiteer. Kay Lake is a 21-year-old dilettante looking for adventure. Hideo Ashida is a brilliant police chemist and the only Japanese on the payroll.
Four driven souls - rivals, lovers, history's pawns - thrown into an investigation which will not only rip them apart but take America to the edge of the abyss at a crucial moment in its history.